Buick Encore recalls

13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

20V668000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallThe start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.Engine & powertrainFree replacement194KunitsOct 202020V537000 · General Motors LlcSeats recallThe rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.Seats & beltsFree repair105unitsSep 202018V774000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air…Air bagsFree software update12unitsNov 201817V437000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallWhile being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update…Air bagsFree software update41KunitsJul 201716V651000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to…Air bagsFree software update3.6MunitsSep 201616V502000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft…ElectricalFree replacement8,367unitsJul 201615V162000 · General Motors LlcEquipment recallThe affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.EquipmentFree repair20KunitsMar 201515V146000 · General Motors LlcSteering recallThe steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,295unitsMar 201514V488000 · General Motors LlcSeat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing…Seats & beltsFix in development48KunitsAug 201414V446000 · General Motors LlcSeats recallDue to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in…Seats & beltsFree replacement124KunitsJul 201414V417000 · General Motors LlcEquipment recallIn cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.EquipmentReplacement2,990unitsJul 201414V298000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.Air bagsFree replacement61unitsJun 201413V105000 · General Motors LlcSteering recallThe steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed.Steering & suspensionRepair144unitsMar 2013